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1. 01:53 AM - Fuel Gauge Installation Problem (Tony Renshaw)
2. 02:11 PM - 666 Braided/Teflon hose (Paul McAllister)
3. 02:11 PM - Painting flaps (Paul McAllister)
4. 03:26 PM - Re: Alleron Fitting (Rowland & Wilma Carson)
5. 03:49 PM - Re: Alleron Fitting (Alan Stills)
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| Subject: | Fuel Gauge Installation Problem |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Tony Renshaw <tonyrenshaw@ozemail.com.au>
Gidday,
I have installed the magnetic fuel gauge as per the instructions exactly. I
have a problem that the hole for the tank fitting is at the union of 2
surfaces, either side of the seam. The angle is quite noticeable and it is
definitely not flat. Suffice to say, when I tighten up the 5 anchorage
screws I have a distortion of the plastic flange that supports the female
boss for the probe. The good news is that the female boss is quite thick,
and I reckon it will not distort over time, but the distortion of the
plastic flange over time may create some stress tears. When tightening up
the studs,the rubber gaskets are hardly distorted, so I can only presume
that the length of the studs might be such that they are botttoming out. I
may put a 916-10L washer under each to see if I can get them to nip up a
bit more. So where is the problem? I left the tank about 1/2 full for ages,
and noticed a small amount of moisture around the rubber gasket, which I
can only presume is fuel. The flange I can distort with finger pressure
between any 2 studs such that I can squeeze down on it and close up a gape.
I am considering using the Hermetite Gold sealant but I am now worried to
install it when I know things may not be perfect. Lets face it, its a long
time installed!!! (I hope). Has anyone had these problems, or any other
problems with these installations? I don't want to know about people who
worked out the problem before installing the hole in the tank as per the
instructions. I already admire them, I just don't want to talk to them at
the moment :-)
Reg
Tony Renshaw
Sydney Australia
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| Subject: | 666 Braided/Teflon hose |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Hi all,
I noticed that a few folk are replacing the rubber hoses with the (rather expensive)
666 hose. This stuff has a Teflon interior and should be pretty impervious
to any additives that are in automotive fuel. The 666 hose is intended to
work with a mandrel type fitting that has an AN style fitting on the other end.
So, here is my question, Has any one had any experience with using this type of
hose with the jubilee + nipple style of fitting as on the Europa. I am suspicious
that the Teflon will not compress enough and it won't seal very well.
I'd appreciate folks thoughts and experiences on this.
Thanks, Paul
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Hi all,
I am looking for ideas on how to support the flaps for painting.
Paul
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| Subject: | Re: Alleron Fitting |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Rowland & Wilma Carson <rowil@clara.net>
At 16:54 -0700 on 25-04-03, Alan Stills wrote:
>The Top flange on the trailing edge of the wings will not let the
>aileron's fit into the trailing edge
Alan - this is too late for you, but the way to avoid this problem
was offered to me by Neville at the factory, and I have just
yesterday doen it on my starboard wing. When applying the double
layer of BID over the front face of the aileron closeout and onto the
bottom skin (ALL the way along, NOT just at the hinges as my manual
says!), first place a piece of wood in the space where the aileron LE
will be, so that the flanges are kept at the correct spacing as the
BID reinforcement cures. I found a piece about 46mm wide worked well,
but you should check the dimensions on your own wing. Measure the
distance between the flanges at the inboard and outboard ends, where
they are attached to other parts of the structure - should be the
same both ends. I made my spacer piece the full length of the
closeout and attached some wider pieces to the back of it to stop it
slipping right into the closeout. However, I have now decided to cut
it into shorter lengths to allow using it again in between the hinge
reinforcement BID patches applied inside the closeout.
It may be that the correct way for your situation is to use a similat
spacer when attaching the top skin so that the closeout adopts the
correct shape until cured. Not sure what to do about aileron fitting,
though. ASK Neville!
regards
Rowland
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| Subject: | Re: Alleron Fitting |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Alan Stills" <astills785@earthlink.net>
Nevelle.
Appreciate the advice, however the closeout at the root was approximately
45MM while my aileron's are both 60 MM finished. The outboard end varied on
both the wings. I've quiried the factory as 15MM difference is a little much
for a factory fastbuild. Thanks
Al Stills
A095
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